I've been participating in the I'm a Platform-Building Campaigner Challenge hosted by Rachael Harrie. She opened up her Second Campaigner Challenge. For it, I've written a 200 word flash fiction using Prompt 5 (the picture above my flash fiction). And I wrote it in a genre not my own. Sadly, I missed the first challenge, yet still posted what I wrote for it after the challenge closed. You can find it here.
Anyway, for the rules, click on this link (the rules are lengthy--easier to have you find them through the link). :D
The contest closes on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:59PM. Feel free to like mine on the linky list. I'm #54!
Without further explanation, here's my flash fiction:
The Nova by Julia King
The drug seeped into my human veins. My thoughts relaxed into The Nova. It swirled with shades of amber, crimson, and sage. After waiting thousands of years in multiple life-forms, my last reincarnation allotted me rest in this blissful heaven.
For some reason, the misted form of The Nova disappeared. My desire to reach this existence dissolved into blackness. Panic rose and made me quake. I exerted all my power to bring the peaceful whirls of light back, but nothing happened.
With a rush of adrenaline, my eyes flicked open, back in human flesh.
“What’s happening?” I howled at the doctors, as the heart I never wanted to feel again rammed against my chest.
His face spread with guile. “Since you’ve been to The Nova, your intelligence carries its force. Fueled by all those who die, we, your gods have the power to go back.”
“You lied!” Angry tears flowed from my eyes.
With brute force, the other doctor dug a syringe into the flesh of my arm, stinging me with heavy, hot fluid.
“Goodbye, River. You’re no longer needed.”
My intelligence drifted into the air, being breathed in by the doctors.
No rest in The Nova. No thought. Gone…
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Ooohhh... look at you go all sci fi, Julia! Nie work! And intense ;) Just "liked" ;)
ReplyDelete*nice ... unless "nie" is the Nova word for "nice" lol :D
DeleteThanks, Morgs. I haven't seen yours post yet. Or maybe I'm blind. haha
DeleteWow, very dark and intense. Love the imagery.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I write dark things. Don't ask me why. I'm a pretty happy person for the most part. Guess it's my inner angst speaking.
DeleteI like dark writing, it can be quiet beautiful :)
DeleteGreat job! Love the sci-fi angle. :)
ReplyDeleteCherie, maybe I've got some sci-fi in me. I thought I was all paranormal/romance/urban fantasy. Bring on sci-fi. :D Thx for commenting.
DeleteAs I've been reading other campaign members entrees, I've realized I didn't read the directions well enough. haha I think I was supposed to use ALL of the prompts. Gees, if you ever want me to bake you a cake, don't ask me. I'll miss an important ingredient. It'll totally flop. Anyway, I like my story even without using all the prompts. If I had more time, I'd write another one. But, guys... Enjoy it for what it's worth. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteMaybe I was wrong about being wrong. haha Well, kids, I like my flash fiction either way--if it was supposed to have all the prompts in it or not. All that matters is we're writing and that's what's fun about it, right? *hugs*
DeleteLove your entry. I think I was the one who flopped. After reading Rachael's rules again it seems you only have to use one prompt to write a flash fiction story. I think this is tops. Very well done. So imaginative. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha. I'm glad I was on the right path with my flash fiction. Glad you like mine. Thanks for stopping by! :D
Deletethat was certainly sci fi and certainly dark - so not being a sci fi reader i didn't get it all - but what I did get - good visuals and sensory feel to it - I might not have understood it - but I did feel the emotion
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I wasn't even shooting for sci-fi. It's just what flowed from my mind. Perhaps, I should try writing sci-fi one of these days. I'm glad I could incite emotion through visuals and sensory.
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Sue! :D
Oh, poor River. Nice job creating connections with characters in so few words.
ReplyDeleteIt's rather difficult to create a world in so few of words. Even harder to get rid of 200 words in order for it to be 200 words. Great exercise to clean up a work. Anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks!
DeleteTrickery! But you did a great job on this one. I want to know more about the Nova. Nice use of the prompt by the way.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you may just find out more about The Nova one day... ;)
DeleteIntriguing! Definitely want to know more about this character and The Nova, sounds interesting =)
ReplyDeleteLike I said to JEFritz, this Nova and River idea has struck a chord in me. Only time will tell...
Deletehow could they! great scene!
ReplyDeleteSeriously! When I was writing it, my heart ached for River. Crazy, how we writers can do such horrible to the people in our minds. Thanks.
DeleteI like the intensity in your entry as well as the idea of a last reincarnation and The Nova! Turly. Isn't it so hard not to keep going?
ReplyDeleteWell, Elise, my entry was 450 words to begin with. Slashed over half of it. Ugh! I may just toy around with this idea some more for a future project. Dun Dun Dun! Thanks.
DeleteOooh, Betrayal and suspense! Yeah, this story needs to become longer. Good job!
ReplyDeleteOff topic: Glad to see someone who likes Downton Abbey :-)
Yay for Downton Abbey! Woot!
DeleteBack to topic: Betrayal is an interested curve ball. I have a love/hate relationship with them. Anyway, I really should elaborate more upon this idea. :D Thx
Oh! Very creative. The feeling of helplessness made me shiver. Great job! (#30)
ReplyDeleteWoo! I made someone shiver with my words. I appreciate the comment! Thx
DeleteVery original work and nice use of the prompt. This made me cringe: "the other doctor dug a syringe into the flesh of my arm." Well done:)
ReplyDeleteGwen, I agree. I totally cringed away when I wrote about the syringe. Ick! I hate shots, getting blood drawn, poking myself with a needle, anything of the sort. But, it brought some drama into the story. I did get queazy there for a bit... JK. haha
DeleteThx!
Oh man. Such an intense scene. I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs from me to you! Thx
DeleteEw, uck. That's quite a thought, dying as your soul goes up someone's nose. Very vivid.
ReplyDeleteNew follower - I see you are agent sisters with the awesome Jolene Perry! *waves* (I think Lauren is her agent. Hmmm. If I'm wrong, ignore. ;)
Seriously. I didn't even think of it that way. Word to the wise, never let a doctor stick me with a needle again. They might breath my essence into their nose for it. Ack!
DeleteThanks for the follow, Melodie. Yep, Jolene and I are agent sisters. You are correct about Lauren Hammond. She is amazing.
That was great. Started off all twinkly and cosmic and then we had the betrayal with the evil doctors (those always scare me). I like stories with a nice contrast of tone, it keeps us on our toes. Great job, off to vote!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick for your vote. I appreciate your confidence in this flash fiction. It was fun to write. Evil doctors named Frankenstein are the worst. *runs and hides under the bed*
DeleteWow - this is crazy creative. I love it!
ReplyDeleteDaniel, thanks for the loves of my flash fiction. Thanks for the comment.
DeleteAaah, deception! That certainly sucks for River!
ReplyDeleteIndeed... I'm thinking of expounding on this premise in the near future. See what happens to River and The Nova! :D
DeleteOHHH deep! Creepy. haha. Julia, I tagged you in the Lucky 7 Meme. It's actually a fun one where you get to share 7 lines from your current WIP. http://1fantasyfairy.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-was-tagged-by-kelly-hashway-for-lucky.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. And I will swing by and share my seven lines. I feel super lucky to be one of the lucky 7. :D
DeleteExcellent entry! Very, very original!!!
ReplyDeleteMelissa Maygrove #14
Merci Beaucoup! Thanks for telling me it's original. Love this game of challenges. :D
DeleteVery dark and mysterious! Interesting concept!
ReplyDelete*takes a bow* thanks. And thanks for the follow! :D
DeleteOoo, this is one where I want to read more! The betrayal was unexpected and very well played. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, C.B. I am planning on writing a book on this concept now. One day to come... :D
DeleteVery entertaining.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Traci. :D
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